A Tiny Homestead

Today I'm talking with Leah at Clear Creek Ranch Mom about ranching, different terminologies in different parts of the country, and why she started her Facebook page (here's a hint - people with good hearts do amazing things!)

Today I'm talking with Tia and Gabriel at Half-a-Barn Farm. You can also follow them on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/halfabarnfarm

Today I'm talking with Gao at Uprooted Coffee about their Specialty Lao Coffee sourced from Southeast Asia. You can also follow them on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Susanne at North County Marketplace . She is essentially a good food broker, connecting farms to her surrounding friends and neighbors. You can follow her on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Emily at  Keiser Family Homestead LLC about the ups and downs of homesteading, homeschooling, peacocks, and sheep. And also, when you have livestock, you will eventually have deadstock. It's all part of it, unfortunately. 

Today I'm talking with Jeff Poppen at the Barefoot Farmer about his family legacy of homesteading and his thoughts regarding organic certification versus organic practices. You can follow him on Facebook,  and also watch for his book release at Chelsea Green Publishing .

Today I'm talking with Elizabeth Ries . Some of you may know her from Twin Cities Live , but did you also know she loves to garden, and keeps chickens, and cooks?! You can follow her on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Laura at Evergreen&Ink about small business and marketing, especially the KISS formula (Keep It Simple Stupid) if you're just beginning to build and grow your business. You can also follow her on Facebook .    

Today I'm talking with Kimberly at Frosted Cakery . You can follow her on Facebook as well.

Today I'm talking with Crystal at Half Pint Coffee Co . 

Today I'm talking with Jim Melvin . He's a talented author, but he's also a steward of the land. He and his wife are working toward their property becoming a seed repository for plants native to their area of South Carolina. You can also follow Jim on Facebook . If you'd like to purchase either of his two young adult books, click on the titles, Do You Believe in Magic and Do You Believe in Monster...

Today I'm talking with Jazmyn at Bake Me Happy . You can also follow on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Hayden at Home Grown Collective . You can also follow on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Christine at Gingersnap Vegan Bakery . You can also follow on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Shawna at 7 Anubis Farms LLC about her homestead where she raises Berkshire pigs, chickens, ducks, turkeys, and guinea hens. You can also follow them on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Sophia Eng at Sprinkle With Soil about homesteading, family food traditions, her cookbook, and how homesteading can stress relationships. If you'd like to purchase her cookbook, click on the book title, The Nourishing Asian Kitchen: Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Health and Healing . Full disclosure, I'll receive a small commission from your purchase.

Today I'm talking with Rachel at Minnesota Grown , about what they are, how they help, and what they offer to Minnesota growers (and bakers, and makers).

Today I'm talking with Sadie Willis at the FairShare CSA Coalition . You can also follow on Facebook . "We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin and serving the Midwest region. Our mission is to support and connect farmers and eaters through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). We envision a future where CSA is the backbone of a strong local food system and where all...

Today I'm talking with Dalia Monterroso at Welcome To Chickenlandia about the humble chicken - how she fell in love with them, began raising them, and then wrote a book about how to get started with your own flock. You can also follow her on Facebook . If you'd like to purchase her book, click on the book title, Let's All Keep Chickens!: The Down-to-Earth Guide, with Natural Practices for Healthie...

Today I'm talking with Christina at Dutch Oven Paws . - Pet treats - Dog bandanas - Catnip toys - Desserts for hoomans - Lots of dog talk

Today I'm talking with Shane at Hendricks Home Goods . You can also follow him on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Anna at Wildflower Farm . You can also follow her on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Craig at C bar G Ranch about popcorn. You can follow him on Facebook for more information.

Today I'm talking with Crystal at The Rare Daisy about freeze dried candy, and cocktail and mocktail syrups, but really the ups and downs of starting running a small business. You can also follow on Facebook .

Today I'm talking with Kalvin at Fiddlehead Knob about mushrooms. You can follow him on Facebook as well.  IMPORTANT!! Never eat a mushroom that hasn't been identified as safe by an expert!